Last updated on June 21st, 2023 at 05:55 pm

STHK summary

STHK guidance for appropriate PPE use in hospital and community care setting – click here. updated 21/06/2023

PPE Guidance for Ward 4E/ICU Staff – updated 02/09/21

PPE guidance for theatres – updated  08/09/22

Public Health England summary for PPE use in hospital and community:

A visual guide to safe PPE

How to put on and take off PPE

For aerosol generating procedures (AGPs)

STHK summary guide: Putting on and taking off PPE for AGPs

Putting on PPE for AGP: poster

Taking off PPE for AGP: poster

Putting on PPE for AGP if using coveralls

Taking off PPE for AGP if using coveralls

Preventing facial skin damage beneath PPE

For non-aerosol generating procedures (non-AGPs)

STHK summary guide: Putting on and taking off PPE for non-AGPs:

Putting on PPE for non-AGP: poster

Taking off PPE for non-AGP: poster

Other PPE resources

How to put on and fit check an FFP3 respirator

PPE guide for hospital clinical staff

Video from Public Health England showing you how to safely put on PPE for Aerosol Generating Procedures specific to COVID-19.

PPE correct removal and disposal

Video from Public Health England showing you how to safely remove and dispose of PPE for Aerosol Generating Procedures specific to COVID-19.